July 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda
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A. Routine Business
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Procedural Item
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A.1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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A.2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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A.3. Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
The Bellevue Board of Education abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Law. A copy of the law is posted on the wall of our Board room. |
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A.4. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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B. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections B, D and E were sent to all members of the Board of Education for review. The administration recommends approval by consent of the items in section B of the agenda identified with an asterisk and receipt of the information and proposals in sections D and E identified with an asterisk. |
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B.1. *Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the June 6, 2022, Board of Education meeting.
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B.2. *Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for June, 2022.
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B.3. *Payment of Claims
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the payment of claims totaling $1,888,920.82.
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B.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) Taylor Esparza and (2) Jason Trummer be released from their contract effective May 25, 2022.
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C. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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C.1. Hearing on Student Fees
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Nebraska Statute 79-2,134 requires the Board of Education to annually hold a public hearing to review the student fees policy. The statute also requires a review of the amount of money collected from students pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fees policy for the prior school year.
In accordance with the statute, the Bellevue Public Schools collected $254,867 for the provision of breakfast and lunch through the school lunch program. The District also collected $55,750 for reimbursement to the school district for student activity cards, property lost or damaged by students, materials used for alternative projects when the completed project became the property of the student, and fees for late library books. Attached is a copy of the Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 504.19.
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C.2. Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Rationale:
The Board will receive an update on bond projects.
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C.2.a. Bond Oversight Committee
Speaker(s):
Bond Oversight Committee
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Rationale:
A member of the Bond Oversight Committee will provide a report to the Board.
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C.2.b. Cafeteria Tables for Central Elementary
Speaker(s):
Greg Boettger
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from Sports Facility Management LLC in the amount of $53,252.52 for the replacement of the cafeteria tables at Central Elementary.
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D. Commendations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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D.1. *National Speech and Debate Tournament
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Bellevue West Forensics had two main event finalists at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Louisville, KY. This is a first for Bellevue West and for the state of Nebraska. Senior Robyn Boyland finished 6th in Program Oral Interp with her program, "Black girls don't swim." Junior Tamyia Bender finished 6th in Original Oratory with her speech, "Thick thighs save lives." Tamyia automatically qualified for nationals next year in 2023. Bellevue West was awarded the School of Excellence Award! This honor places Bellevue West in the top 20 speech schools in the country, another first for Bellevue West. Congratulations Robyn, Tamyia & forensics coach, Becca Hier!
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E. Information Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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E.1. 2022-23 Budget Discussion
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
In August the Board will be asked to approve for publication the 2022-23 budget. Tonight, the Board will be given a report on the progress of the current budget and the forecast for spending and revenue for 2022-23.
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E.2. Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Sue Fjelstad
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The following Board Policy will be presented for review:
508.17 Seizure Safe Schools - Adopted The board policy presented for review with approval scheduled for the August Board meeting.
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E.3. 2022-23 Board Meeting Calendar
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the Board will discuss the 2022-23 Board Meeting Calendar and any possible changes or additions.
Attached is a copy of the 2022-23 Board Meeting Calendar.
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E.4. *Committee on American Civics
Speaker(s):
Nicole Fox
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The Board received a copy of the 2021-2022 Statement of Assurance form that is signed by principals that are in compliance with State Statue 79-724.
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E.5. *Multicultural Education Program Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Nicole Fox
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Nebraska Department of Education Rule 10 requires that the District Multicultural Education Program include arrangements to "Provide an annual status report of multicultural education to the local board of education" and "By November 1, 1995, and annually thereafter, each school district shall present evidence, in a form prescribed by the Department, that multicultural education is being taught to students in accordance with the multicultural program approved in 004.01F.
Curriculum: The District curriculum guides incorporate multicultural education. To ensure that the multicultural curriculum was implemented, teaching staff signed a "Verification of Completion" form on which the teachers indicated that they taught the appropriate multicultural concept activities in the curriculum. These forms were then submitted to the building principals. Attached is a copy of the "Verification of Completion" form signed by each principal. This form is an assurance that the required multicultural education curriculum activities, or approved alternatives, were conducted in the principal's buildings. Professional Development: Providing professional development opportunities for staff members is also required by Rule 10. Nebraska teacher certification requires a human relations course. In addition, the District has a process for provision of professional development in multicultural education including professional development for administrators, teachers, and support staff which is congruent with the District and program goals. Classes and workshops related to multicultural education were available for staff through the ESU, as well as area colleges and universities. The Curriculum Development Model and New Teacher Induction Program both address concepts and the importance of Multicultural Education.
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F. Public Comment Period
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Public Comment pertaining to items not otherwise on the Agenda must be submitted to the Secretary of the Board five days prior to the Board meeting.
Christine Clerc - COVID exposure/notification system and recording monthly meetings |
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G. Board of Education Member Reports on Meetings They Have Attended
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
BPS Foundation - Scott Eby, Maureen McNamara and Nina Wolford Other Meetings Attended |
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H. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
July 20, Bond Oversight Committee Meeting (Tentative)
August 1-4, New Teacher Orientation August 4, New Teachers Luncheon, BPS Lied Activity Center, 11:30 am August 8, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. August 9, BPS Vendor Expo, Bellevue East Cafeteria, 7:30-8:15 a.m. August 9, All-Staff General Session, Bellevue East Auditorium, 8:30 a.m. August 10, Years of Service Recognition Luncheon, Welcome Center, 12noon |
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I. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Adjourn the July 11, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education.
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